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Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started operations in 1949.

Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started operations in 1949.

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Bangladesh begins voting in crucial polls as 51 parties compete for power

The Election Commission has made elaborate security arrangements, deploying nearly 1 million security personnel -- the largest-ever in the country's electoral history

Bangladesh begins voting in crucial polls as 51 parties compete for power
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 8:08 AM IST

ECDS to set up medical equipment manufacturing unit with ₹780 cr investment

Construction will begin this year with an initial investment of ₹780 crore, and the first phase of production will start by April 2027

ECDS to set up medical equipment manufacturing unit with ₹780 cr investment
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 7:25 AM IST

DPIIT notifies 100% FDI in insurance companies under automatic route

In an Indian insurance company having foreign investment, at least one among the chairperson of its board, its managing director and its chief executive officer, shall be resident Indian citizens

DPIIT notifies 100% FDI in insurance companies under automatic route
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 7:22 AM IST

Cyber conference: Experts urge telcos to tighten rules to curb cyber fraud

During the conference, around 375 experts from different fields including law enforcement, banking and finance, cyber security, and telecom, among others presented their views on tackling cyber crimes

Cyber conference: Experts urge telcos to tighten rules to curb cyber fraud
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 7:14 AM IST

Industrial Relations Code Amendment Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

Union Labour minister Mansukh Mandaviya introduced the 'Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 through supplementary agenda soon after the Question Hour

Industrial Relations Code Amendment Bill introduced in Lok Sabha
Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 12:00 AM IST

Rolls-Royce CEO calls on PM Modi, shares plans to be part of Viksit Bharat

Modi was responding to a post by Rolls-Royce on Erginbilgic's meeting with Modi

Rolls-Royce CEO calls on PM Modi, shares plans to be part of Viksit Bharat
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 11:34 PM IST

Bombay Dyeing Q3FY26 results show ₹9.85 crore loss, revenue down 22%

The company posted a net profit of ₹70.06 crore in the October-December quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing

Bombay Dyeing Q3FY26 results show ₹9.85 crore loss, revenue down 22%
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 11:32 PM IST

IND vs NAM: Injury scare for India as Kishan gets hit on toe during nets

Ishan Kishan displayed the menacing form he has shown of late in the India nets on Wednesday until being hit by a sharp Jasprit Bumrah delivery.

IND vs NAM: Injury scare for India as Kishan gets hit on toe during nets
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 11:22 PM IST

Ashwin calls Usman Tariq's 'Pause Legal', Chopra wants check on faster one

Tariq has played 4 T20Is and taken 11 wickets at an astonishing economy rate of less than six runs per over.

Ashwin calls Usman Tariq's 'Pause Legal', Chopra wants check on faster one
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 11:14 PM IST

AI summit: Hotel bodies meet tourism minister over high room tariffs

Industry sources said almost all standard rooms, which account for about 70 per cent of the inventory in top hotels in the national capital have been sold out

AI summit: Hotel bodies meet tourism minister over high room tariffs
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

India hosts BRICS Sherpas, Sous Sherpas to set agenda for 2026 chairship

The BRICS Sherpas and senior officials from Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates participated in the meeting

India hosts BRICS Sherpas, Sous Sherpas to set agenda for 2026 chairship
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

India concede late to lose 1-3 to Belgium in FIH Men's Pro League 2025-26

India let in two goals in the final quarter to suffer a 1-3 defeat to Belgium in their Rourkela leg of the FIH Men's Pro League 202526 match here on Wednesday.

India concede late to lose 1-3 to Belgium in FIH Men's Pro League 2025-26
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 11:07 PM IST

Nathan Ellis relishes pressure-free approach in T20 World Cup opener

At the post-match press conference, Ellis was asked to talk through the decision and the confidence to bowl that delivery first up.

Nathan Ellis relishes pressure-free approach in T20 World Cup opener
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 11:01 PM IST

Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, others buy 1.92% stake in Ather Energy

These entities purchased a total of 73,33,219 shares on NSE and BSE, representing a combined 1.92 per cent stake in Bengaluru-based Ather Energy

Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, others buy 1.92% stake in Ather Energy
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 11:01 PM IST

Alliance with Congress intact, no scope for power-sharing: CM Stalin

Stalin maintained that the alliance with the grand old party was free from confusion

Alliance with Congress intact, no scope for power-sharing: CM Stalin
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 10:52 PM IST

After PLA purge, Xi Jinping hails loyalty of rank-and-file troops

GenZhang is the first-ranking Vice Chairman of the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC), the overall high command of the Chinese military headed by Xi

After PLA purge, Xi Jinping hails loyalty of rank-and-file troops
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

Budget pegs FY27 total expenditure at ₹53.47 trillion: Sitharaman

Total expenditure is pegged at ₹53.47 trillion in the next fiscal, much more than tax receipts, she said in reply to a discussion on the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha

Budget pegs FY27 total expenditure at ₹53.47 trillion: Sitharaman
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 10:44 PM IST

Ahead of polls, B'desh Jamaat chief vows strong, respectful ties with India

Rahman made the comments during a meeting with a group of journalists in Dhaka on the eve of the general elections

Ahead of polls, B'desh Jamaat chief vows strong, respectful ties with India
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 10:44 PM IST

Mumbai Coastal Road gets India's first-ever 'musical road' stretch

Fadnavis said the concept of a musical road developed along the Coastal Road is set to provide a delightful experience for motorists

Mumbai Coastal Road gets India's first-ever 'musical road' stretch
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 9:31 PM IST

Quick-commerce white-collar hiring jumps 21% in January: Report

Tier II cities are increasingly used for regional command centres, not just support roles, some other high growth cities are Nagpur, Vadodara, Surat and Trivandrum

Quick-commerce white-collar hiring jumps 21% in January: Report
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 8:18 PM IST